A pushbutton-activated flashing beacon to notify bus drivers of a waiting passenger, visible for 1.5 kilometres at night and 400 metres in daylight

The i-STOP also enables future enhancements like satellite-linked real-time schedule information that would tell passengers if they have enough time to grab a coffee or a newspaper before the next bus arrives.

The i-STOP is the world's first solar-powered, LED-illuminated bus stop. Each unit costs about $1,000 but installation is inexpensive because no digging or electrical work is needed.The i-STOP's batteries are charged by built-in solar panels and its LED lights use 90 percent less electricity than regular bulbs without ever wearing out.A computer chip regulates power output, enabling 200 hours of operation on a single 90-minute sunlight charge.